Seizures (fits) ‒ in adults

A seizure can be caused by something interrupting the electrical
activity in the brain. This leads the muscles in the body to
contract uncontrollably and usually causes the person to lose
consciousness. It’s also known as a convulsion or fit.

In adults, seizures are the most common symptom of epilepsy, but
they can be caused by other things, such as a head injury, alcohol
poisoning or someone with diabetes having a 'hypo' when their
blood glucose is too low.

Epilepsy is a condition which affects the brain and causes
repeated seizures, which are often sudden and dramatic.

What to look for - Seizures

With any kind of seizure it is really important to keep
checking:

• their level of response and pulse

• and that the person is breathing.

It is also important to protect them from harming themselves
during the fit

If you think someone is having a seizure, there are six key
things to look for: